Manchester United have made an enquiry about the availability of Diego Godin but are not confident a deal can be done before the deadline, sources have told ESPN FC.

Jose Mourinho is desperate to sign a centre-back and turned his attention to Godin last week.

Sources say United made it clear they would be willing to pay the 32-year-old's €20 million release clause while doubling his salary to €9m a year after tax.

However, they are yet to receive any encouragement from the Uruguay international that he would consider a move to Old Trafford and expect him to sign a new deal with Atletico.

United are not expecting that stance to change before Thursday's 5 p.m. deadline for incoming Premier League transfers and sources have told ESPN FC that the chances of making another signing are diminishing.

Godin, who joined Atletico from La Liga rivals Villarreal in 2010, has just one year to go on his contract with Diego Simeone's side. Sources have told ESPN FC that Godin's sister, who acts as his representative, is in the Spanish capital.

There was a similar situation in the summer of 2015 when Manchester City offered to pay Godin's release clause, then set at €40m. Just days later, Atletico reacted and by offering him a new contract, increased four-year contract.